Indonesian Art & Antiques

Indonesian Art & Antiques from Java and Bali

Explore Indonesian art through individually catalogued sculptures, wood carvings, bronzes and works connected with temple, devotional and performance traditions. The collection brings together objects from Java, Bali and the wider Indonesian archipelago. Compare each work through its subject, craftsmanship, dimensions, condition and researched attribution.

Javanese and Balinese wood carving

Performance figures, deity sculptures and decorative carvings serve different purposes. Read the individual description to understand the figure, its construction and its place within the collection. Two documented examples are the Javanese wayang golek puppet, 82 cm and the Balinese Dewi with Garuda wings, 101 cm. Their separate product pages provide photographs and object details for comparison.

How we examine Indonesian art

Our specialists examine objects with microscopy and UV light, bringing together materials, construction, surface, iconography and condition to form a researched assessment. The individual catalogue entry records the attribution of that object. Our illustrated collector’s research guide explains the examination process; a period or attribution belongs to the specific work described.

Compare related collections

For the Buddha image across Asian sculptural traditions, browse antique and vintage Buddha statues. For casting, gilding and surface history, explore bronze Buddha statues. These collections offer a wider context for comparing materials, regional styles and object condition.

Buying Indonesian art

Each product page gives the individual asking price, photographs, dimensions and condition. Choose a work by its documented features and suitability for your collection. For further photographs, object documentation or insured international delivery, contact the 1stBuddha team about your chosen object.